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Azores, Portugal
THE AZORES: Portugal's serene, seldom-seen archipelago (courtesy, visitazores.org)
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By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Go whale watching.
  • Explore volcanic lakes.
  • Eat food cooked by a volcanic steam vent.
  • View a 980-foot waterfall.

Family Overview: Azores, Portugal

By Candyce H. Stapen
What appeals to many about the Açores (Azores) is their isolation. This is not a place you stumble upon while driving the back roads. The archipelago of nine islands lies in the mid-Atlantic, about 900 miles from Lisbon and 2,330 miles from North America, and stretches over 370 miles of ocean. Beaches aren't the lure either. The coast is often rocky, the waves rough, and the currents strong. Read More

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  • I'm trying to plan an independent trip to the Azores for late October, 2009. Would like to walk or hike, stay in nice but not fancy hotels, be away from the cities, and see as many islands as possible in 7-10 days. Ideas or local tour operators would be appreciated! thanks
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Hotels

Terceira Mar Hotel

Baia Do Fanal
Angra Do Heroismo Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Sao Miguel Park Hotel

Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral Sao Miguel Island
Ponta Delgada 9500-222 Map

Distance: 106.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Terra Nostra Garden Htl-Resort Book

Rua Padre Jose Janinto Botelho Sao Miguel Island
Furnas 9675-061 Map

Distance: 121.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Caldeira das Sete Cidades

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São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

Distance: 94.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A beautiful volcanic crater composed of two lakes in its center, about three miles across. This... Read More
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Angra do Heroismo

Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Situated on one of the islands in the Azores archipelago, this was an obligatory port of call from... Read More
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Furnas Valley

Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

Distance: 120.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A lush garden oasis set at the bottom of a volcanic crater, Furnas Valley is home to an incredible... Read More
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Other Smaller Airports near Azores

Distance (mi.)
Terceira Island Lajes Airport 9.6 map
Ponta Delgada Nordela Airport 106.0 map
Santa Maria Vila Do Porto Airport 162.1 map
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